Photo Safari: Nature Photography Field Trip

Antietam Meadow Park 11881 Rinehart Drive, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Morning mist rises from a branch of the Antietam Creek near Waynesboro. Photo by Dave Graff. This is a fun and educational “photo safari” geared toward beginner to intermediate photographers. […]

Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities

Fort Ritchie Community Center 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Highfield-Cascade, MD, United States

Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church on Charmian Road in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Spotlight on Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.  Part of a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s […]

Grand Opening Civil War Garden

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, MD, United States

Groundbreaking for the new Civil War era garden. Join us for a special celebration and Grand Opening of our new Civil War era designed garden! Based on extensive research and planned and installed by master gardeners, this garden will be an educational tool for area school children and for visitors to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. […]

Spring Season Family Trail Hike

Appalachian Trail PA, United States

Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Last hike in a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes on the […]

Bloomin’ Walks #1: Mountain Laurel

Michaux Forest 10099 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, United States

Dr. Doris Goldman will lead a family walk through the Appalachian Trail in Michaux Forest to observe and learn about the blooming Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), the State Flower of Pennsylvania. Blossoms look like folded origami flowers. The walk is free, but pre-registration is required. Email the Institute at: [email protected] Safety measures in place for […]

StoryWalk® Sundays-June 2022

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in June. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a […]

Bloomin’ Walks #2: Rhododendron

Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

Rosebay rhododendron blooms, Wikimedia Creative Commons photo by Famartin. Dr. Doris Goldman will lead a family walk through Birely Trail at Happel’s Meadow in Blue Ridge Summit to observe and […]

Summer Institute: EXPLORE!

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

The Institute Presents All New Summer EXPLORE! Programs for Kids EXPLORE! programs are a series of outdoor adventure programs, designed for kids in grades K to 5. All program activities […]

FREE Shakespeare at the Wharf—Richard III

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

This production has been POSTPONED due to impending thunderstorms. Although we had a rain venue (the barn), the timing of the storms is such that patrons will just be arriving. It's a bit of a hike between the parking area and the performance area, and safety concerns have forced us to postpone the show. HOWEVER! […]

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Summer Institute: EXPLORE!

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

The Institute Presents All New Summer EXPLORE! Programs for Kids EXPLORE! programs are a series of outdoor adventure programs, designed for kids in grades K to 5. All program activities are outside.  Taught by Institute educators, each program includes educational activities related to the season.­­ Space is limited; pre-register at 717-762-0373 or via email at […]

Summer Institute: EXPLORE! Nature Journaling on July 7, 2022

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

The Institute Presents All New Summer EXPLORE! Programs for Kids EXPLORE! programs are a series of outdoor adventure programs, designed for kids in grades K to 5. All program activities are outside.  Taught by Institute educators, each program includes educational activities related to the season.­­ Space is limited; pre-register at 717-762-0373 or via email at […]

StoryWalk® Sundays—July 2022

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in July. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. July’s StoryWalk® Sunday takes us to the sea with fun adventures that […]